JJ Manford's creates paintings using oil stick, oil pastel, and flashe on linen, occasionally incorporating burlap to evoke a palpable warmth and tactile quality. He demonstrates a masterful command of texture, skillfully manipulating it to imbue his compositions with depth and dimension. Through intuitive layering of oil stick and pastel, Manford adeptly harnesses the malleability of color and light. Diligently considering the saturation, temperature, and tone of his pigments, he cultivates constructed environments that exude a spirited playfulness and vibrant atmosphere, resulting in a visually dynamic and surrealist experience. Another distinguishing aspect of Manford's artistic practice lies in his exploration of interior design and the convergence of structural landscapes with human existence. He pays homage to influential Bay Area artists such as Joan Brown, Richard Diebenkorn, and Ruth Asawa, who have played pivotal roles in shaping the trajectory of modern art. 

Harper's

Brooklyn

Boston

New York City

The Armory Show

Miami

Nada

Art Basel Miami

NADA Miami

Frieze

San Francisco

Berggruen Gallery

Copenhagen

V1 Gallery

The Hole

Derek Eller

London

Pm/Am

Greenpoint Terminal Gallery

1969 Gallery

The Dot Project

No Gallery

Momenta Art

Ica Miami

Jj Manford

Hunter College, City University Of New York

Chicago

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (Saic)

Ithaca

Cornell University

Still Life with Miro Vase and African Fabric

Interior with Wavy Rug,Faux Albers and ManfordPainting

Bunk Beds with KeithHaring

Interior with Zebra Vaseand Ellsworth Kelly

Interior with Young-Il Ahnand Bulldog Sculpture

Corbusier Interior withPraying Mantis Sculpture